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Low dose tinidazole in the treatment of amoebic liver abscess.

AbstractThirty-six patients with uncomplicated amoebic liver abscess were treated with low dose tinidazole 1.2 g to 1.5 g in a single or divided doses, and aspiration of the abscess. No drug related toxicity was noted. All patients responded well and there was no relapse or treatment failure.
AuthorsS Vanijanonta, D Bunnag, S Looareesuwan, T Harinasuta
JournalThe Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health (Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health) Vol. 16 Issue 2 Pg. 253-6 (Jun 1985) ISSN: 0125-1562 THAILAND
PMID3906919 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Nitroimidazoles
  • Tinidazole
Topics
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Abscess, Amebic (drug therapy)
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nitroimidazoles (therapeutic use)
  • Time Factors
  • Tinidazole (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)